BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
L26 CHWMOT history
L26 CHW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,074 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,074 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 CHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 CHW was last recorded at 75,074 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 8,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,936 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,138 miles
- Average per year
- 2,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,074 miles
- 2025 – 66,936 miles
- 2024 – 66,932 miles
- 2023 – 66,893 miles
- 2022 – 66,620 miles
- 2021 – 66,349 miles
- 2020 – 64,046 miles
- 2019 – 61,531 miles
- 2018 – 58,236 miles
- 2017 – 52,669 miles
- 2016 – 49,991 miles
- 2015 – 47,286 miles
- 2014 – 45,060 miles
- 2013 – 43,715 miles
- 2012 – 43,486 miles
- 2011 – 42,412 miles
- 2010 – 41,871 miles
- 2009 – 38,643 miles
- 2008 – 36,343 miles
- 2007 – 27,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,074 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear tyre worn low /cuts in tread .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,074 miles (+8,138)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,074 miles
- Test number
- 364625074131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,936 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 66,936 miles
- Test number
- 911098690225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,932 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 66,932 miles
- Test number
- 433521124647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail66,932 miles (+39)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,932 miles
- Test number
- 991341023435
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,893 miles (+273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,893 miles
- Test number
- 222258593655
- AdvisoryOil leaks .
Pass66,620 miles (+271)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,620 miles
- Test number
- 662899307200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,349 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 66,349 miles
- Test number
- 910616745670
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low /cuts in tread .
Fail66,348 miles (+2,302)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 421671724772
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low /cuts in tread .
- AdvisoryRear indicators are discoloured .
Pass64,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 384120561084
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,046 miles (+2,515)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 918841347531
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,531 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 61,531 miles
- Test number
- 439467180020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,236 miles (+5,567)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,236 miles
- Test number
- 687412950367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,669 miles
- Test number
- 835827852530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,669 miles (+2,678)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,669 miles
- Test number
- 407729191710
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass49,991 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 49,991 miles
- Test number
- 350566457973
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,286 miles (+2,226)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,286 miles
- Test number
- 837259855161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,060 miles (+1,345)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,060 miles
- Test number
- 225637664133
- NoteWipers poor
Pass43,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 43,715 miles
- Test number
- 185466173180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,711 miles (+225)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,711 miles
- Test number
- 399826773189
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass43,486 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,486 miles
- Test number
- 955979202235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,412 miles (+541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,412 miles
- Test number
- 905639681157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,871 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 174909360126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,866 miles (+3,223)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,866 miles
- Test number
- 290965760172
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass38,643 miles (+2,300)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,643 miles
- Test number
- 953673469138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,343 miles (+8,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,343 miles
- Test number
- 270582258472
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,901 miles
- Test number
- 941962357183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,901 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,901 miles
- Test number
- 222482157474
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Questions about L26 CHW
- Does L26 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CHW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 CHW?
- The MOT on L26 CHW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 CHW done?
- L26 CHW was recorded at 75,074 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
- Has L26 CHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 CHW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 CHW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L26 CHW find?
- L26 CHW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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